ch in multiples of 6 then once you reach desired width ch 3 more and you’re ready to start.

Row 1

DC in 4th ch from hook, DC in all remaining chs. ch 1 and turn.

Row 2

sc in first st, ch 1 and sk a st, sc in next, * ch 4 and sk a st, sc in next, ch 1 and sk a st, sc into next, ch 1 and sk a st, sc into next * Repeat for row. When you get to the last 2 sts, ch 1 and sk a st and sc into last st. ch 3 and turn.

Row 3

DC into 1st st, ch 2 and sc into ch 4 space. * Ch 2 and cross st using the two ch 1 spaces * Repeat for row. DC in last st. ch 3 and turn.

Row 4

DC twice into 1st stitch. * PS into SC, DC twice into next ch 1 space, ch 1 and DC twice into next ch 1 space* Repeat for row. DC 3 times in last stitch. Ch 2 and turn.

Row 5

dc in second st and in all sts across. Make sure you skip the space after the PS because this is not counted as a stitch.